BLEACH Festival 2026

Thu 1 - Sun 11 Oct

HOTA,
HOME OF
THE ARTS

WHAT'S ON AT HOTA

SIX60

It's been 7 years since SIX60 have graced HOTA’s Outdoor Stage with their collision of roots, soul, pop and dubstep. Now they return to Gold Coast audiences as part of Bleach Festival 2026 for a pure celebration of New Zealand born music alongside powerhouse, Sub-Tribe. SIX60’s ability to infuse their music with deep Kiwi roots and rich cultural heritage has generated them a devoted fan base, numerous accolades and sold-out performances all over the world. Their live performances are widely praised for being high-energy, anthemic and genuinely engaging leaving audiences hyped and truly euphoric. Supporting SIX60 is Sub-Tribe - delivering their tropical party of roots, reggae and hip-hop with deep base and solid grooves. They have been festival favourites at WOMAD, Good Love and Island Vibes, bringing the high energy, feel-good vibes that have crowds skanking for more. Don’t miss SIX60 and Sub-Tribe taking over HOTA’s Outdoor Stage in the ultimate salute to the sound of Aotearoa on Sat 3 Oct as part of Bleach Festival 2026.

FESTIVALS & SERIESMUSIC

Thu 9 - Wed 22 Jul

The Invite.

Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? Country Of Origin: USA.

CINEMA

Sat 25 Jul

The Poems, Prayers and Promises of John Denver

Multi award winning performer, Darren Coggan, returns to his country roots with “The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver”, delivering the vocal authenticity of one of the most passionate performers of all time. In a personal reflection, Darren respectfully honours the indelible voice behind songs that the whole world sang along with, such universal anthems as Take Me Home Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Annie's Song, Perhaps Love, Thank God I’m A Country Boy, Calypso, Leaving On A Jet Plane and many more. Re-live the voice of a generation, in a celebration of one of the most inspiring and prolific singer songwriters of our time, remarkably re-created live, by Darren Coggan. “Coggan has a fresh, powerful, expressive voice, and he just oozed style.” THE AUSTRALIAN “Coggan’s musical story-telling is outstanding, as is his singing and playing." SUNDAY HERALD SUN “What is so impressive about Coggan is that he is able to channel authenticity and excellence at the same time. His mellifluous vocals are intoxicating. His voice has maturity, depth and resonance. He is assured in his delivery and wins us over from the first note.” Alex First (Australian Arts & Entertainment theblurb.com.au)

MUSIC

Thu 2 - Wed 22 Jul

THE ICE TOWER

A runaway teenage orphan Jeanne (the sublime Clara Pacini in her feature debut) finds refuge inside a film studio where The Snow Queen is being shot. There, she becomes drawn into the orbit of Cristina (played by the transcendent Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard), the production’s enigmatic and emotionally fragile star. As the two form a bond, a mutual and sinister fascination takes hold. A darkly beautiful reworking of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, The Ice Tower is a richly textured meditation on longing, isolation, and desire. The film premiered in competition at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival, where it was awarded the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution. Country Of Origin: France & Germany.

CINEMA

Fri 12 Jun - Tue 14 Jul

Disclosure Day

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This June, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming. Country Of Origin: United States

CINEMA